This week, we’ll hear how veterans from across the state are sharing their knowledge, skills and stories though the humanities and we’ll find out what’s being done to prevent and respond to sexual assault in the military. Guests include:
- Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Kelly Wilkinson, Army Chief Warrant Officer Two Jennifer Diaz and Command Sgt. Maj. Cindy Kallberg of the Minnesota National Guard
- Former State Senator and current Army Lt. Col. Ted Daley (25 Veteran Voices)
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This week, just back from a trip to Iraq, Lt. Col. Mark Weber tells us about his remarkable journey with ‘The Mission Continues‘ and we’ll find out what ‘Month of the Military Child’ means here in Minnesota. Guests include:
- Lt. Col. (Ret.) Mark Weber
- Laura Groeneweg & Amber Greely of the Minnesota National Guard
- Kianna Kelii & Mitch Howe of the Minnesota Military Teen Panel
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This week we’ll hear about employers across the state who are supporting our guard and reserve troops and how the Eagle’s Healing Nest is helping veterans overcome the invisible wounds of war. We’ll also get and update on this year’s upcoming Patriot Ride. Guests include:
- Jim Mitchell of Minnesota’s ESGR
- Melony Butler of the Eagle’s Healing Nest
- Jeff Good of Minnesota’s Patriot Guard
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This week we’ll talk to the new Minnesota National Guard Air Force Surgeon General, find out about a local Airman’s volunteering efforts to Hurricane Sandy and another great service for Veterans. Guests include:
- Minnesota Air Force Surgeon General Dr. (Col.) David Hamlar
- TSgt. Rebecca Tongen, 133rd Airlift Wing
- Tony Tengwall of Wounded Warriors Guide Service
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This week we’ll discover the story of Fort Snelling’s traveling chaplain and find out how you can help pass veteran friendly legislation. Guests include:
- Lee Ulferts, Commander of Minnesota’s VFW
- 1st Lt. Tara Robertson from Beyond the Yellow Ribbon
- Rev. Dr. Kenneth L. Beale, Jr. of the Fort Snelling Chapel
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This week, what does it take to train for extreme winter warfare? Soldiers from the Norwegian Army will join us in-studio to tell us about their unique 40 yearlong partnership with the Minnesota National Guard. We’ll also call our troops now training in Norway and the volunteers with Serving our Troops. Guests include:
- Army Capt. Niels Gott of the Minnesota National Guard
- Pat Harris of Serving our Troops
- Norwegian Army Col. Rolf Wolf
- Norwegian Army Lt. Col. Per-Ivar Norman
- Norwegian Army Maj. Jon Terje Myhren
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This week, as the military opens combat jobs to women, we’ll meet with a World War Two veteran who led the way for today’s women and we’ll get the latest from our friends in the Marin Corps league. Guests include:
- Ann Quarmstrom, a WWII Veteran
- Mel Roiger of the Marine Corps League
- Command Sgt. Maj. Cindy Kallberg of the Minnesota National Guard
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This week, 40 years after the return of our Vietnam POWs, we look back at the journey of survival made by hundreds of American veterans. Guests include:
- Gen. John Vessey, the 10th Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and Presidential Emissary to Hanoi
- Col. Jerry Driscoll, surviver of Hoa Lo Prison
- John Hubbel, author of “POW: The Definitive History“
Watch our complete interview with Gen. Vessey here:
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